Keira sized up the current second-greatest expert of
the Freeman Sect as soon as she entered.
Chris sat on the meditation cushion, appearing quite youthful; with a daughter at Kateâs age, he shouldbe nearing fifty, but he seemed to be only in his thirties.
Exercise could indeed make one look younger.
She followed James and Kate through the door and immediately noticed Chrisâs gaze bypassing theother two and falling upon her.
Then, Chrisâs eyes slightly lit up!
Originally, when James suggested his sister become a nominal disciple, Chris was rather reluctant. Hewasn as prestigious as the Sect Leader, who had accepted only one disciple,
It was clear that the number of disciples Chris had could be counted on one hand.
Each discipleâs spot was very important, wasnât it?
But who could ignore that James was his favorite senior disciple? And he had heard this sister wasUncle
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Olsenâs daughter⦠Uncle Olsen even called him last night!
So, to show respect to the Olsen family, he would have to accept this disciple.
It was initially somewhat forced, and he didnât understand why a highborn lady would want to learnmartial arts; but when he saw Keiraâs steps as she entered, he straightened up a little.
They were all martial practitioners, with light footsteps.
However, this fact was usually overlooked, as ordinary people had heavier footsteps when they walked.
At this moment, the footsteps of James and Kate we light, yet he didnât hear a third set of heavyfootsteps
He couldnât help but glance at the three peopleâs feet and saw Keira walking with grace, reminiscent ofhist elder brother.
She was like a high-level master hiding her true capabilities.
This piqued Chrisâs interest; he examined Keiraâs face, then smiled, âIâve heard youâre called KeeraOlsen.
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Have you spent all these years as an Outer Sect
Disciple?â
Keira nodded.
Keera Olsen, it should be, thenâ¦
If her sister acknowledges her ancestry, she should take the Olsen surname too, right?
Chris then asked, âHow long do you practice martial arts each day in the Outer Sect?â
Keira thought for a moment. âOne or two hours, I
guess.â
Chris frowned slightly, âThat short?â
âYes, because I also have other matters to attend to,ân/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
Keira explained.
Chris felt a twinge of disappointment, wondering if he had misjudged, and then remembered Keeraseemed to have been pregnant and given birth in recent years.
One of the challenges for women in martial arts was precisely that.
When men attained martial prowess, their muscles and bones would no longer undergo changes.
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But women experienced changes in their physique after childbirth; their bones would shift, altering theirbody constitution.
Many female martial arts experts were formidable at first, but after having children, they couldnâtmaintain their skillâ¦
Of course, thereâs another scenario, where the woman had soft bones and no talent before childbirth,and then a genetic transformation occurred after giving birth.
Chris had already inquired about Keera before she arrived.
When she was younger, she visited Elder Grant for bone assessment several times but was neverchosen! Even in Outer Sect practice, she wasnât particularly famous; those who were good were well-known.
But Keera had no such reputation.
Could it be that her impressive physique had transformed after childbirth?
At that moment, Chris wanted to test her martial arts level himself.
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So, he immediately stood up from the meditation
cushion. âKeera, come, letâs go outside and spar a bit.â
As these words were spoken, James and Kate immediately stepped in front of Keira and then turnedtheir gaze toward Chris.
âMaster, didnât we agree that she would just be a nominal disciple? Letâs not spar, shall we?â
âDad! You donât know your own strength! What if you
hurt little sister?!â
After saying that in unison, they exchanged glances and then looked toward Chris again.
âMaster, I think Kate is right!â
âDad, James is right!â
Chris didnât know what to say.
He twitched the corner of his mouth and couldnât help but say, âDo you two really trust me so little? Ithink Keera has a talent for martial arts, and by the look of her, she seems to have some foundation. Ijust canât figure it out, which is why I want to test her a bit. Besides, how will I know how to teach hermartial arts
if I donât test her first?â
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James said, âFor just a nominal disciple, do you need to take it so seriously?â
âExactly. James is right, if you train Keera until sheâs all stiff and brawny, I wonât like to touch heranymore!â
â¦
Chris and James simultaneously turned to look at Kate, who immediately covered her mouth.
How did she carelessly blurt out what was on her
mind?
Chris ignored the two of them and just looked at Keira. âShall we go?â
Keira nodded. âOkay.â
If she was going to become an apprentice, then she would learn earnestly.
Howeverâ¦
She suddenly said, âSenior, thereâs something I need to tell you. Iâve already had a master.â
She had a master.
Even if she were to take another master, the first one would still take precedence.
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Upon hearing this, Chris chuckled. âI know, you must have a master. However, thatâs not a problem.Martial arts itself is one family. If your master comes and learns youâve taken me as your master, he
would only be delighted because no one could possibly rank higher than me. Oh, except for the SectLeader.â
James also said, âThatâs right, whoâs your master? After youâve taken my master as yours, his status inthe industry will surely rise along with the tide.â
Keira said, âWell, Iâll tell him the next time I see him.â
The key was that she didnât even know her own
masterâs name!
While chatting, the group arrived in the courtyard, where Chris stood in the center, tucked the hem of hrobe into his waist, and then looked at Keira.
Keira then assumed an attacking stance.
This position was taught by her master and just happened to be the most basic stance in the FreemanSect, something even the outer sect disciples would have learned, so no one noticed anything amiss.
Chris smiled. âYoung lady, when you attack me, use all
vour atranath I want to see how for youâve gotten â
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Keira nodded earnestly. âOkay.â
James couldnât help but say, âMaster, please be gentle. Sheâs my only sister! Uncle Olsen only has thisone. daughter!â
Kate also expressed her concern. âDad, isnât it embarrassing for you to strike a woman? If you want topractice, Iâll spar with you. Donât go after Keera!â
Chris laughed. âWhat do you know? The Sect Leader will be coming for todayâs apprentice ceremony.We still have ten minutes before the time I arranged with him. Itâs better to spar a bit than to sit idlywaiting for him.â
After that, he beckoned to Keira. âAlright, come o
Keira nodded.
Since Jamesâs master wanted to test her, and this wa the most formidable martial arts family in Crera,she would show her true skills!
Thus, Keira put her whole strength into it and threw a punch directly at Chris!